Media playback is not supported on this device Alex Morgan scores a record-breaking 12th goal for USA against ThailandAs a world and Olympic champion, children's book author and three-time cover star of Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit magazine, United States forward Alex Morgan possesses a unique combination of talents and experience. Morgan is in the spotlight more than usual this month as she leads the USA's defence of their Women's World Cup title, but who is the woman behind the superstar billing? "She's the face of the team and of the sport in the United States," Caitlin Murray, journalist and author of a book about the US women's national team, tells BBC Sport. "Women's soccer fans are an especially passionate group and Alex Morgan is easily the most beloved player of all. Through more live women's sport available to watch across the BBC this summer, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women's sport and alter perceptions.

Source: BBC June 20, 2019 15:33 UTC